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A Collaborative Biopolymers Forum for the Global Ingeo Community

February 20 - 22, 2012Orlando, FL

Omni Orlando Resortwww.omniorlandoresort.com

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Global companies collaborate and share successful applications of Ingeo based products at Innovation Takes Root 2012Stonyfield Farm and other major international corporations will present how they have successfully incorporated Ingeo™ bio-based products into their brands at the collaborative, biennial biopolymers forum.

The conference will include unique presentations and exhibitions from companies now actively pursuing Ingeo fibers and plastics applications, and those desiring to learn more about this important and growing class of biopolymers. Company representatives will also discuss how they envision sustainable practices to change business in the future.

Sessions include:• Advances in Bioplastic Flexible Packing

• Incorporating Fibers & Non-Woven Bioplastics

• Emerging Markets & Technologies

• Expanding Bioplastic Applications in Durables

• Growth of Ingeo Lactides and Lactide Derivatives

• Driving Economics to Sustainable Commercialization

• Opportunities in Food Service and Food Packaging

• Cradle-to-Cradle & Ingeo

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Who should attend?• Academia

• Brands

• Editors & Journalists

• Green Marketers

• Packaging Professionals

• Process Engineers

• Product Designers

• Product & Process Developers

• Researchers

• Retailers

• Sustainability Managers

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The ProgramMonday, February 206:30am – 5:30pm - Registration open

7:30am – 5:30pm - Exhibitor set up

7:00am – 5:00pm - Pre-Conference Seminar: The Future for Bioplastics Feedstocks

1:00pm – 5:00pm - Pre-Conference Workshop: Adhesives and Key Essentials for Laminating Biopolymer Films into Flexible Packaging

6:00pm – 8:00pm - Welcome Reception (open to all ITR guests)

Tuesday, February 217:00am – 8:00am - Breakfast

7:00am – 9:00am - Registration

8:00am – 9:00am - Keynote AddressTom Clynes, Writer, Photographer & Speaker

9:00am – 12:00pm - Opening SessionHear how Stonyfield, General Mills, PTT Global Chem and other major International corporations view bioplastics in their strategy, and how they envision sustainable practices leading them into a new era.

10:30am – 11:00am - Networking Break

10:30am – 7:00pm - Innovation Exhibition open

12:00pm – 2:30pm - Lunch

12:30pm – 1:30pm - Susan Freinkel, author of Plastic: A Toxic Love Story

2:00pm – 5:30pm - Breakout Sessions:

Advances in Bioplastic Flexible Packing

Incorporating Fibers & Nonwoven Bioplastics

Emerging Markets & Technologies

3:30pm – 4:00pm - Networking Break

5:30pm – 7:00pm - Exhibitor Reception(open to all ITR guests)

Wednesday, February 227:00am – 8:00am - Breakfast

8:00am – 9:00am - Plenary Speaker Paul Conway, Cargill

9:00am – 12:00pm - Breakout Sessions:

Expanding Bioplastic Applications in Durables

Opportunities in Food Service and Food Packaging

Driving Economics to Sustainable Commercialization

12:00pm – 1:30pm - Lunch

12:30pm – 1:15pm - Marc Verbruggen, NatureWorks

12:00pm – 4:00pm - Innovation Exhibition open

1:30pm – 4:00pm - Breakout Sessions:

Cradle-to-Cradle & Ingeo

Growth of Lactide & Lactide Derivatives

4:00pm - Program ends

Contact: www.innovationtakesroot.com • 1-855-562-3300 • [email protected]

Pre-Conference SeminarThe Future for Bioplastics Feedstocks Pre-Conference Seminar – FULL DAYPresented by

Jim Lunt & AssociatesFebruary 20, 20127:00am - 5:00pm

Plastics that are completely or partially derived from renewable resources are advancing and consolidating their position as viable alternatives for both single-use disposable and durable recyclable products. However, as consumer awareness and demand to displace oil-based plastics increases, a new dynamic is emerging. Brand owners and consumers concerned about the impact on food availability and prices are increasingly asking:

“When will you be able to use biomass products instead of food-use materials to make bioplastics?”

Presently, the major bioplastic feedstocks are sugar based, derived primarily from edible plants such as corn, sugar beet etc. Although companies are already beginning the transition to other purpose grown industrial crops such as sugar cane, sorghum or cassava, biomass remains the ultimate goal.

This full-day seminar will address the question of when biomass products will be used to make bioplastics from three perspectives:

• How justified is the concern over food-based renewable feedstocks for bioplastics?

• When can such a transition to waste biomass feedstocks and derived products realistically occur; which feedstocks are already being considered; and what are the challenges?

• Who are the emerging leaders in converting either waste product from the food chain or other non- edible products to bioplastics?

This cutting edge seminar targets decision makers of all disciplines who wish to enhance their knowledge and participation in the continuing drive to reduce the global dependence on oil-based materials.

A select group of world renowned industry experts will cover the above aspects of this critical question:

Panel ParticipantShell HuangDirector, Packaging Research, The Coca-Cola Company

Registration cost is $750 Sponsorships availableIf you are interested in being a sponsor, please contact Jim Lunt at [email protected] or at 952 476 2987.

Strategic Innovation – Nike’s Perspective on Bio-based MaterialsEraina DuffySr. Materials Researcher, Nike

Agricultural Feedstocks and BioplasticsJohn WilliamsHead of Materials for Energy & Industy, NNFCC York, UK

More With Less on a Finite Planet: Balancing the Demand for Bioplastics with Increasing Food NeedsErin SimonSenior Program Officer - Packaging,World Wildlife Fund

Myths and Reality of Using Agricultural Feedstocks for Bioplastics Ramani NarayanProfessor, Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, MSU

USDA's Perspective via the BioPreferred ProgramKate LewisDeputy Program Manager, BioPreferred, USDA

Sugar: the Bridge from Biomass to BioplasticsMike HamiltonCEO, Renmatix

The State of the Art in Alternative Feedstocks for BioplasticsDoug CameronFounder and Managing Director, Alberti Advisors

Building Blocks for the Sustainable EconomyCora LeibigVP Research & Development, Segetis

M&G’s bio-PET: A Technological Breakthrough for Sustainable PackagingCécile BourlandDirector, M&G Group

Propylene, Isobutene, Butadiene & Other Light Olefins From Different Renewable FeedstocksThomas BuhlHead of Business Development, Global Bioenergies S.A

Virent’s BioForming® Technology – Bio-based Feedstocks to Commercially Viable Polymer Intermediates Kieran FurlongDirector of Chemicals, Virent

Biobased Feedstocks: A NatureWorks PerspectiveBill SuehrCOO, NatureWorks LLC

Streamlining the Biomass Supply ChainKevin TriemstraCEO/Founder, Minneapolis Biomass Exchange

Creating biobased building blocks for bioplasticsChris GiodpoulosSenior Director, Corporate Development,Myriant Technologies


Pre-Conference WorkshopPresented by

Adhesives & Key Essentials for Laminating Biopolymer Films into Flexible PackagingFebruary 20, 20121:00pm - 5:00pmGrow Your Sustainable Packaging Knowledge

Presenters:Dr. Eldridge M Mount IIIEMMOUNT Technologies LLC

Dr. Mount is an independent consultant in the coextrusion, extrusion, film, metallization and film converting industries. He is a leader in the

development of metalized films for barrier applications and film laminations. His expertise is in oriented and coextruded polymer film product and process design and research. He has over 35 years of industrial experience in the extrusion and orientation of polypropylene and polyester films at ExxonMobil Chemical and ICI Americas Film Divisions. Eldridge has courtroom experience as an expert witness. A frequent contributor to SPE ANTEC, AIMCAL and TAPPI conferences, he is a member of the SPE Extrusion Division Board of Directors, and a Fellow and Honored Service Member of SPE. He has a Bachelors degree in Chemistry from West Chester University and a ME and PhD in Chemical Engineering from Rensselear Polytechnic Institute.

Wayne EklundResearch ChemistH.B. Fuller

Wayne Eklund is a Research Chemist in the Flexible Packaging Group at H.B. Fuller. He has been with H.B.

Fuller for over 22 years. In his tenure at H.B. Fuller, Wayne has developed various coatings for automotive and industrial use. In his current role, he is developing innovative adhesives for flexible packaging applications. In addition, Wayne has extensive experience speaking at customer locations about adhesive technologies and adhesion science. He received his Bachelors of Science with a specialization in polymers from North Dakota State University. Organizational memberships include TAPPI.

Lowell LindquistSenior Technical ManagerH.B. Fuller

Lowell Lindquist is a Senior Technical Manager in the Flexible Packaging Group at H.B. Fuller. He has been with

H.B. Fuller for over 23 years. During his tenure at H.B. Fuller, Lowell has worked in a variety of technical and engineering capacities in both the industrial coatings and flexible packaging markets. Lowell’s expertise extends beyond his technical and engineering experience into manufacturing, including the customer lamination process and trouble shooting. Lowell holds a BS in both Chemical Engineering and Chemistry from the University of Minnesota.

This half-day workshop will cover:

• The various biopolymers commercially available today and the films which have been produced from them.

• The requirements of flexible polymer films and film combinations (co-extrusions and laminations) used to produce flexible packaging.

• Practical techniques to improve lamination quality including special requirements of sustainable films.

• Learn about laminating adhesive systems that are already commercially successful in the market.

Registration cost is $395


Featured Speakers & ModeratorsKeynote & Lunch SpeakersTom Clynes, Writer, Photographer & Speaker,National Geographic Adventurer

Susan Freinkel, Author of Plastic: A Toxic Love Story

Marc Verbruggen, President & CEONatureWorks LLC

Plenary & Opening Session SpeakersPaul Conway, Vice Chairman, Cargill, Inc.

Gary Hirshberg, President & CE-Yo, Stonyfield Farm

Jim Hobbs, Director Business Development, BioAmber

Steven Peterson, Director Sourcing Sustainability, General Mills

Tadadoltip Vanchai, EVP, Green Chemicals PTT Global Chem

Advances in Bioplastic Flexible PackagingInnovations in flexible packaging that incorporate Ingeo™ have significantly expanded in the past 18 months thereby enabling a variety of packaging applications. Come and hear about the performance attributes of films from Taghleef and FKuR. But also hear how adhesives from HB Fuller and processing techniques from Celplast can enhance the performance so the films can meet the demanding needs for today’s products.

Lindsay Beck, Senior Packaging Engineer, Sustainability, ConAgra Foods

Julia Dolfen, Market Development North America, FKuR Plastics Corporation

Frank Ernst, Product Manager & Technical Services, Taghleef Industries

Brian Glasbrenner, NA Sales Manager - Flexible Packaging, H.B. Fuller

Jim Lush, Regional Account Manager, Celplast Metalized Products Limited

Incorporating Fibers & Nonwoven BioplasticsFiber and nonwoven applications are proving to offer not only some of the fastest growth, but also some of the most technologically advanced opportunities for Ingeo biopolymer. A broad range of applications and technologies will be covered during the session including a glimpse into the future to better understand how some new Ingeo grades are expected to further build on the momentum in this segment.

Dr. Gajanan Bhat PhD, Professor Director UTNRLThe University of Tennessee

Joerg Dahringer, Director Trevira Competence Centre Fibres, Trevira GmbH

Rory Holmes, President, INDA

David Jackson, Research Technical Leader Global Science & Technology, Kimberly-Clark

Jesse Lee, Chemistry Technology Manager, Schlumberger

Jed Randall, Research Scientist, Ingeo Product Development, NatureWorks LLC

Dr. Ralf Taubner, Research Scientist, STFI e.V.

Emerging Markets & TechnologiesThere has been significant interest in Ingeo biopolymers outside the initial target geographies and technologies that served as a platform for establishing a base for the biopolymers market. With growth in new geographies, there comes a new set of challenges & also new opportunities for applications that are better suited to these new geographies. In this session, the presenters will discuss growth in the India market and innovations that allow for new applications such as toners for copiers as well as emerging building, home and commercial construction opportunities.

Dr. Jeffrey Cernohous, CTO, Chairman & Founder, Interfacial Solutions, LLC

Rich Gross, CEOSyntheZyme

Shilpa Manjuré, Manager, R&D,Natur-Tec® - a division of NTIC

Dr. Kyungjip Min, Senior Vice President, LG Hausys. Ltd.

Gary Noble, PresidentBio-Plastic Solutions LLC

Expanding Bioplastic Applications in DurablesPerhaps in no other market area are there more challenges for bioplastics than in durables. The requirements for toughness, shelf life and heat resistance are often assumed beyond reach for available materials. Come and hear how companies like LG Hausys and NEC have overcome these challenges through a combination of additives and compounding techniques.

Roger Avakian, Vice President, Scientific Development, PolyOne Corporation

Robert Barsotti, Research Scientist, Altuglas International, An Arkema Group

Dr. Andrea Fruth, Product Development, Rhein Chemie Rheinau GmbH

Masatoshi Iji, Research Fellow, Dr. Eng., NEC Corporation

Joe Kuczynski, Sr. Technical Staff Member,IBM Corporation

Ken Powell, Ph.D., P.E., Sr. Manager Green Materials Development, BD Technologies, Becton, Dickinson & Co.

Opportunities in Food Service and Food PackagingHear about the successful incorporation of bioplastics as part of food/packaging waste diversion programs, such as the Portland Trail Blazers. Ingeneous bioplastic based food serviceware packaging has kick started a revolution on how waste food and packaging waste streams are perceived and successfully handled.

Buzz Chandler, PresidentAsean Corporation

Jaana Keskitalo, Product Manager, Food Service Board, Stora Enso


Featured Speakers & Moderators (continued)Kate Lewis, Deputy Program ManagerUSDA BioPreferred® program

Eita Ohmatsu, Managing Director, Risupack Corporation

Justin Zeulner, Director of Sustainability and Planning, Portland Trailblazers/Rose Quarter

Driving Economics to Sustainable CommercializationOne of the key challenges when introducing a new material into the supply chain is controlling costs. The economies of scale and years of process optimization of entrenched materials are hard to compete with during the initial phases of commercialization. Come and hear how companies such as American Leistritz, Unadyn and Gneuss have developed technologies that offer the opportunity to reduce processing costs.

Rich Eichfeld, VP Business Development,Plastic Suppliers

Monika Gneuss, PhD., VP Sales & Marketing Manager, Gneuss, Inc.

Bill Goldfarb, President, Universal Dynamics Incorporated

Augie Machado, Laboratory ManagerAmerican Leistritz

Charlie Martin, President/General Manager, American Leistritz

Cradle-to-Cradle & Ingeo(Moderated Panel): Looking to gain insight on the latest recycling and composting opportunities for biopolymers? In this track, a cross-section of stakeholders share their insight on perception versus reality, what can and is being done, and how building stronger relationships with key 3rd parties in the market could help drive these initiatives to success.

Steve Alexander, Executive Director, Association of Post Consumer Plastic Recyclers (APR)

Carla Castagnero, PresidentAgRecycle, Inc.

Alain Descoins,Pellenc ST America Inc.

Steve Mojo, Executive Director, Biodegradable Products Institute

Mark Murray, Executive Director, Californians Against Waste

Brenda Platt, Co-Chair, Sustainable Business Collaborative

Growth of Lactide & Lactide DerivativesAs the key building blocks for Ingeo biopolymers, Ingeo lactides can be considered the foundation of the bioplastics revolution. However, Ingeo lactides are also versatile raw materials for numerous applications beyond polylactides. Come and learn how companies like FENC, Stepan, and Toyobo have developed new products from bio-based Ingeo lactides and how you can use them to develop your own new products.

David Allen, Global Technical Manager Agricultural Products, Stepan Company

Chun-Chia Hsu, Project Manager, Far Eastern New Century Corporation

Takashi Miyamoto, Vyloecol Project Leader, Toyobo Co., Ltd.

Professor John Dorgan, Professor of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Site Director, Colorado Center for Biorefining and Biofuels


Conference FeesJune thru Nov 30 $1,395Dec 1 thru February 13 $1,495February 14 thru February 20 $1,595

Group discount: Save $300 per person off the current registration price when 4 or more people register from the same company at the same time.

Pre-Conference EventsAdhesives and Key Essentials for Laminating Biopolymer Films into Flexible Packaging (half day) $ 395

The Future for Bioplastics Feedstocks Seminar (full day) $ 750

Exhibitor FeeThe Exhibit Booth Fee of $3,095 includes one admission to conference.

Innovation ExhibitionOver fifty exhibitors from around the globe will show the latest achievements using Ingeo. Don’t miss the opportunity for your company to be a part of the Innovation Exhibition. Reserve your booth today!

$3,095 exhibitor fee includes:• One ITR conference admission• 8’ x 8’ Back wall draped booth• 6’ skirted table• 10” x 2’ identification sign

Companies already signed up to exhibit include:

ArkemaBen’s Land (UK) LimitedBioCor LLCBP Consulting, Inc.Brueckner Group USA, Inc.China New Materials Holdings LimitedFENCFKuR Plastics CorporationGala IndustriesGreen Day Eco Friendly Material Co., LtdHallStar Huhtamaki ICO Polymer Specialty PowdersKing Yuan Fu Packing Co LtdKunimune Co., Ltd.Nexeo SolutionsNissinbo Chemical, Inc.Pack&Proper Co., LtdPlastic Suppliers President Packaging Ind.CorpRhein Chemie Sukano Polymers CorpTaiyo Kagaku Co., Ltd.Takemoto Oil & Co. Ltd.Universal DynamicsZhejiang Hangzhou Xinfu Pharmaceutical

Exhibitor & sponsorship opportunities available

Contact: Andy ZiadiTel. 952-562-3303 / Toll free. 855-562-3300 [email protected]

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Platinum Sponsor Benefits - $10,000•Recognition as title sponsor during Opening Session •Two (2) complimentary ITR conference badges (value $2,990)•One full-page ad in onsite Program Book•Media mentions via the Just Means.com distribution channel (210,000 in circulation for e-newsletter alone)•Table top display at preferred location w/ Sponsor ID sign•Sponsor logo/ad on conference website homepage linking to sponsor site•Inclusion in Ingeo e-newsletter & conference e-blasts•Sponsor logo on all welcome boards & at registration area•Sponsor logo on all programs and reference materials for conference

Gold Sponsor Benefits - $7,000•One (1) complimentary ITR conference badge (value $1,495)•One half-page ad in onsite Program Book•Table top display w/ Sponsor ID sign•Sponsor logo on conference website linking to sponsor site•Inclusion in Ingeo e-newsletter & conference e-blasts•Sponsor logo ID on all welcome boards & at registration area•Sponsor logo on all programs and reference materials for conference

Silver Sponsor Benefits - $4,500•Table top display w/ Sponsor ID sign•Sponsor logo on conference website linking to sponsor site•Sponsor logo on all welcome boards & at registration area•Sponsor logo on all programs and reference materials for conference

Bronze Sponsor Benefits - $2,500•Sponsor logo on all welcome boards & at registration area•Sponsor logo on all programs and reference materials for conference

Event Sponsorships•Opening Reception $20k SOLD•Day One Breakfast $10k•Day One Lunch $10k•Innovation Exhibitor Reception $20k•Day Two Breakfast $10k•Day Two Lunch $10k•Refreshment Breaks (4) $5k ea•Hotel Key Cards $5k SOLD•Conference Badge Holders $3k SOLD

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The VenueOmni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate

1500 Masters BlvdChampionsGate, FL 33896Phone: (407) 390-6664Fax: (407) 390-6600Surrounded by 36 holes of championship Orlando golf and 15 acres of recreation, this four-diamond resort is one of the nation’s premier golf, meeting and leisure retreats.

ITR ROOM BLOCK The Omni Orlando is the preferred hotel for the Innovation Takes Root conference. Attendees who book a reservation via the ITR room block link, will receive a discounted rate of $169.00 plus taxes. Reservations for the discounted rate must be made by Friday, January 27, 2012 and are subject to availability.

DEPOSIT & CANCELLATION POLICYReservations require a 1 night deposit at time of booking. This deposit is fully refundable for any cancellations made up to 72 hours prior to arrival. Reservations cancelled with less than 72 hours before arrival or that are No Shows will forfeit the one night deposit. The deadline for reservation requests at the group rate is January 27, 2012. Cancellations must be made directly with the Omni Orlando Resort. CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT TIMESCheck-in time is 3:00 p.m. Check-out time is 12:00 p.m. EXTENDING YOUR STAY? The ITR guestroom rate will be available 3 days prior and 3 days after the conference dates based on availability at the prevailing rate.

ROOM AMENITIES / ROOM RATES INCLUDE • Complimentary in-room high-speed wireless Internet access

• Complimentary use of the health club

• Use of all recreation activities including lazy river, pool, tennis, volleyball and basketball.

• Plush robes

• Foam and feather pillows (down pillows available upon request)

• Triple sheeting on beds

• In-room safe (accommodates laptop)

• Daily newspaper

• Executive work desk with modem outlet and dataports

Visit the Omni Orlando Resort’s website for more amenities.

ATTRACTIONS IN THE ORLANDO AREA With world-famous theme parks, fabulous shopping and numerous dining options, a thriving arts community, and plenty of outdoor recreation, Orlando has something for everyone. Guests enjoy the convenience of complimentary scheduled shuttle transportation from the Omni Orlando Resort to all four Walt Disney World Theme Parks. Try SeaWorld Orlando for a marine adventure, or get a behind-the-scenes look at the movies when you visit Universal Studios Florida. Beyond theme parks, visitors can enjoy

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various outdoor activities, world-class golfing, plenty of shopping and cultural attractions.

Visit the Omni’s concierge desk for all your transportation and attraction ticket needs. The concierge will also be happy to assist with suggested itineraries, dinner reservations, transportation, driving directions and more. Hours of operation are 7am to 10pm.


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